Semester 1 Final Flashcards
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Acculturation
process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
Abrasions
injury caused by rubbing or scraping the skin
Aerobic
requiring oxygen to live and grow
Agnostic
person who believes that the existence of God cannot be proved or disaproved
Alignment
positioning and supporting the body so that all body parts are in correct anatomical position
Amputation
the cutting off or separation of a body part from the body
Anaerobic
not requiring oxygen to live and grow; able to thrive in the absence of oxygen
Antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of, or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses
Asepsis
being free from infection
Atheist
person who does not believe in any deity
Athletic trainer
prevent and treat athletic injuries and provide rehabilitative services to athletes
Audiologist
individual specializing in diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders
Avulsion
a wound that occurs when tissue is separated from the body
Bacilli
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Bandage
material used to hold dressings in place, secure splints, and support and protect body parts
Bed cradle
a device placed on a bed to keep the top bed linens from contacting the legs and feet
Bias
a preference that inhibits impartial judgment
Binder
devices applied to hold dressings in place, provide support, apply pressure, or limit motion
Biomedical equipment technician
work with many different machines used to diagnose, treat, and monitor patients
Body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper boy mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts
Catheter
a rubber, metal, or other type of tube that is passed into a body cavity and used for injecting or removing fluids
Central supply worker
are involved in ordering, maintaining, and supplying all the equipment and supplies used by other departments in a health care facility
Clean
free from organisms causing disease
Cocci
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